WO2023249923A1 - Ensemble bec de baignoire - Google Patents

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WO2023249923A1
WO2023249923A1 PCT/US2023/025694 US2023025694W WO2023249923A1 WO 2023249923 A1 WO2023249923 A1 WO 2023249923A1 US 2023025694 W US2023025694 W US 2023025694W WO 2023249923 A1 WO2023249923 A1 WO 2023249923A1
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tub spout
spout assembly
assembly according
tub
diverter
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Christophe Bucher
Xiaojing Ye
Soonjae Kwon
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As America, Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/021—Devices for positioning or connecting of water supply lines
    • E03C1/023—Devices for positioning or connecting of water supply lines with flow distribution, e.g. diverters
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0408—Water installations especially for showers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/18—Sinks, whether or not connected to the waste-pipe
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout
    • E03C1/0407—Spouts for unpressurized outflow of water
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C2001/026—Plumbing installations for fresh water with flow restricting devices
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C2201/00—Details, devices or methods not otherwise provided for
    • E03C2201/30—Diverter valves in faucets or taps

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  • the application is directed to a bathtub spout assembly, in particular to a bathtub spout having a shelf-like shape.
  • Bathtub spouts (tub spouts) generally have an elongated shape with a top lift button diverter configured to divert water flow from a tub spout to a shower head.
  • the elongated shape takes up valuable space, and provides no space for placement of bathing supplies, for example soap, shampoo, and the like.
  • a typical tub spout elongated shape also poses a risk for one to bump their head on during bathing, especially for children and the elderly. Desired is a new tub spout that takes up less valuable bathing space, that provides space for personal items, and that poses less risk of injury.
  • a tub spout assembly comprising a housing; a waterway; a diverter assembly; and a top surface configured to function as a shelf. Also disclosed is a tub spout assembly comprising a housing comprising a metal or a thermoplastic, and a waterway comprising a metal or a thermoplastic, wherein the waterway is positioned in an interior space of the housing.
  • a tub spout assembly of the present disclosure comprises a housing; a waterway positioned in an interior space of the housing; a diverter assembly; an outlet; and a top surface configured to function as a shelf.
  • the tub spout assembly comprises a substantially rectangular box shape, having the top surface, a bottom surface, a left side surface, and a right side surface.
  • the outlet is configured to deliver water in a laminar flow. ln an embodiment of the tub spout assembly, the outlet is positioned in a bottom surface of the tub spout assembly.
  • the outlet comprises a slot shape.
  • the top surface comprises a surface area of from about 19 in 2 to about 62 in 2 .
  • the top surface comprises a surface area of from about 30 in 2 to about 50 in 2 .
  • the diverter assembly comprises a push button positioned in an opening in a front face of the tub spout assembly.
  • the diverter assembly push button is associated with a piston.
  • the diverter assembly comprises an open position and a closed position, and wherein in the open position, the push button is in an extended position, and in the closed position, the push button is in an inserted position.
  • the push button in the extended position, is about flush with a housing front face or extends out from the housing front face, and wherein in the inserted position, the push button is about flush with a housing front face or is inserted into the housing front face.
  • the tub spout assembly in the diverter assembly open position, the tub spout assembly is configured to direct water flow to the tub spout assembly outlet, and wherein in the diverter assembly closed position, the tub spout assembly is configured to direct water flow to a shower head.
  • the diverter assembly when a main water valve is closed, the diverter assembly is configured to reset from a closed position to an open position. ln an embodiment of the tub spout assembly, pushing the push button a first time places the diverter assembly in a closed position and prohibits water flow from the tub spout assembly outlet.
  • pushing the push button a second time places the diverter assembly in an open position and facilitates water flow from the tub spout assembly outlet.
  • the housing comprises a thermoplastic or zinc.
  • Fig. 1 A and Fig. 1 B show a tub spout assembly, according to an embodiment.
  • Fig. 1C, Fig. 1 D and Fig. 1 E show a tub spout waterway, according to an embodiment.
  • Fig. 1 F provides an exploded view of a tub spout assembly, according to an embodiment.
  • Fig. 1G and Fig. 1H provide sectional views of a tub spout assembly, according to some embodiments.
  • Fig. 11 provides a bottom view of a tub spout assembly, according to an embodiment.
  • Fig. 1 A provides a view of tub spout assembly 100, positioned on a tub/shower wall and configured to provide water to a tub and/or a shower head (not visible), according to an embodiment.
  • a handle (not labelled) is visible positioned above tub spout assembly 100, which is associated with a main water valve.
  • Fig. 1 B shows a close-up view of tub spout assembly 100.
  • Assembly 100 comprises top shelf surface 101 , configured to allow for placement of personal items.
  • Assembly 100 also comprises tub/shower diverter push button 102 and housing 103. Diverter push button 102 is positioned in an opening in and accessible via a front face of housing 103.
  • Tub spout assembly 100 is configured to deliver water to a tub in laminar (waterfall) flow 104 as shown.
  • Assembly 100 generally comprises a rectangular box-like shape, having top surface 101 , left and right side surfaces, a front face, and a bottom surface comprising an outlet (not visible).
  • Push button 102 is in an open position, and extended out from the front face opening.
  • Fig. 1C and Fig. 1 D show tub spout waterway 105, according to some embodiments.
  • Fig. 1C provides a side sectional view of waterway 105
  • Fig. 1 D provides an exploded view of waterway 105. Shown is water flow path 106 when laminar water flow 104 is delivered from outlet 107. Comb feature 105c is shown which extends into flow path 106.
  • Waterway 105 comprises top plate 105t, middle plate 105m, and bottom plate 105b. In an embodiment, plates 105t, 105m, and 105b are joined via ultrasonic welding. Outlet 107 is formed by top plate 105t and middle plate 105m.
  • Fig. 1 E provides a perspective view of waterway 105, according to an embodiment. Visible are a plurality of comb features 105c, configured to assist in providing a laminar water flow to outlet 107.
  • Fig.l F provides an exploded view of tub spout assembly 100, according to an embodiment. Shown are housing 103, waterway 105, diverter assembly 110, diverter button 102, inlet adapter 109, and mounting plate 108.
  • Top shelf surface 101 comprises top layer 1011 and bottom layer 101 b, joined together via an adhesive.
  • Fig. 1G and Fig. 1H provide sectional views of tub spout assembly 100, according to some embodiments.
  • Diverter assembly 110 can be seen, comprising button 102, spring 111 , piston 112, piston housing 113, and cylindrical housing 114.
  • Spring 111 is positioned between button 102 and piston housing 113.
  • Fig. 1G shows diverter assembly 110 in an open position, configured to provide water flow from inlet adapter 109 to a tub via outlet 107 in flow path 106. In diverter assembly 110 open position, piston 112 is in an extended position.
  • FIG. 1 H shows diverter assembly 110 in a closed position, that is, pushed-in so that piston 112 is in an inserted position and contacts a radial inner surface of elbow outlet 115 of cylindrical housing 114, closing off flow path 106.
  • Elbow-shaped outlet 115 comprises a substantially 90 degree turn.
  • diverter assembly 110 diverts water flow to a shower head.
  • spring 111 is configured to reset diverter assembly 110 to a default open position.
  • Fig. 11 provides a bottom view of tub spout assembly 100, according to an embodiment.
  • Assembly 100 comprises slot-shaped outlet 116, configured to deliver water in laminar, waterfall-like flow.
  • a housing, a shelf surface, a diverter assembly, and a waterway may independently comprise a thermoplastic or a metal.
  • a housing, a shelf surface, a diverter assembly, and a waterway may independently comprise an engineering thermoplastic, for example a glass-filled thermoplastic.
  • a housing, a shelf surface, a diverter assembly, and a waterway may independently comprise a polyphenylene sulfide, a polyphthalamide, a polyamide, a polyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacetal, an acrylon itrile- butadiene-styrene, copolymers thereof, or blends thereof.
  • Parts comprising a thermoplastic may be prepared via a molding process, for example injection molding.
  • a housing, a shelf surface, a diverter assembly, and a waterway may independently comprise stainless steel.
  • a diverter assembly may comprise an open position and a closed position. In an open position, a tub spout assembly is configured to deliver water flow to a tub spout. In closed position, a tub spout assembly is configured to deliver water flow to a shower head. In an embodiment, when a main water valve is closed, a diverter assembly is configured to revert from a closed position to a default open position. In an embodiment, a diverter button and piston are in an extended position when open, and in an inserted position when closed. In an inserted position, a diverter button face may be about flush with a housing surface, or may be inserted in a housing. In an extended position, a diverter button face may extend out from a housing surface, or may be about flush with a housing surface.
  • a shelf surface top layer may comprise glass or an acrylic and a shelf surface bottom layer may comprise a thermoplastic or stainless steel as discussed above.
  • a shelf surface top layer may comprise a scratch-resistant surface.
  • a housing may comprise zinc.
  • a mounting plate may comprise stainless steel.
  • an inlet adapter may comprise brass.
  • a top shelf surface may comprise a surface area of from any of about 19 in 2 , about 22 in 2 , about 25 in 2 , about 28 in 2 , about 31 in 2 , about 34 in 2 , about 37 in 2 , or about 40 in 2 , to any of about 43 in 2 , about 46 in 2 , about 49 in 2 , about 52 in 2 , about 55 in 2 , about 58 in 2 , about 61 in 2 , or more.
  • a top shelf surface area (referred to in square inches) may be the usable surface area to store personal items.
  • a tub spout assembly comprising a housing; a waterway; a diverter assembly; and a top surface configured to function as a shelf.
  • a tub spout assembly according to the first embodiment wherein the waterway comprises an outlet configured to deliver water in a laminar flow.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiments 1 or 2 wherein the waterway comprises an outlet configured to align with a housing outlet.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 3, wherein the waterway outlet and the housing outlet comprise a slot shape.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments wherein the waterway comprises multiple parts coupled together.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 5 wherein the multiple parts are coupled together via ultrasonic welding.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the top surface comprises a top layer and a bottom layer, and wherein the top layer and the bottom layer are coupled via an adhesive.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the top surface comprises a surface area of from about 19 in 2 to about 62 in 2 .
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the diverter assembly comprises a piston, a piston housing, and a cylindrical housing.
  • the diverter assembly comprises an open position and a closed position, and wherein in the open position, the piston is in an extended position, and in the closed position, the piston is in an inserted position.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 10 wherein in the closed position, the piston is in sealing contact with a radial inner surface of the cylindrical housing.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 1 1 , wherein the cylindrical housing comprises an elbow-shaped outlet, and wherein in the closed position, the piston is in sealing contact with a radial inner surface of the elbowshaped outlet.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 10 to 12, wherein in the closed position, the diverter assembly is configured to direct water flow to a shower head.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the diverter assembly comprises a push button associated with a piston.
  • the diverter assembly comprises a spring positioned between a push button and a piston housing.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein when a main water valve is closed, the diverter assembly is configured to reset from a closed position to an open position.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the top surface comprises a top layer coupled to a bottom layer.
  • the top layer comprises glass or acrylic.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the housing comprises a thermoplastic or zinc.
  • the waterway comprises a thermoplastic or stainless steel.
  • the waterway comprises an engineering thermoplastic.
  • a tub spout assembly comprising a housing comprising a metal or a thermoplastic, and a waterway comprising a metal or a thermoplastic, wherein the waterway is positioned in an interior space of the housing.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 22 wherein the waterway comprises a water outlet configured to align with a housing outlet.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 23, wherein the waterway outlet and the housing outlet are slot-shaped.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 22 to 24 wherein the tub spout is configured to deliver water in a laminar flow.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 22 to 25 comprising a diverter assembly.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 22 to 26, wherein the housing comprises an engineering thermoplastic or zinc.
  • the waterway comprises an engineering thermoplastic.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 22 to 28, comprising a top surface configured to function as a shelf.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 22 to 29 wherein the top surface comprises a surface area of from about 19 in 2 to about 62 in 2 .
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiments 29 or 30 wherein the top surface comprises glass or acrylic.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 26 to 31 , wherein the diverter assembly comprises a push button positioned on a diverter front face.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiment 32 wherein pushing the push button a first time places the diverter assembly in a closed position and prohibits water flow from the tub spout assembly.
  • a tub spout assembly according to embodiments 32 or 33, wherein pushing the push button a second time places the diverter assembly in an open position and facilitates water flow from the tub spout assembly.
  • a tub spout assembly according to any of embodiments 26 to 34, wherein when a main water valve is closed, the diverter assembly is configured to reset from a closed position to an open position.
  • flow communication or “fluid communication” means for example configured for liquid or gas flow therethrough and may be synonymous with “fluidly coupled”.
  • upstream and downstream indicate a direction of gas or fluid flow, that is, gas or fluid will flow from upstream to downstream.
  • electrical communication may mean “electrically coupled”. Electrical communication may be via wired connection or may be wireless.
  • Coupled or connected may mean that an element is “attached to” or “associated with” another element. Coupled or connected may mean directly coupled or coupled through one or more other elements. An element may be coupled to an element through two or more other elements in a sequential manner or a non-sequential manner.
  • via in reference to “via an element” may mean “through” or “by” an element. Coupled or connected or “associated with” may also mean elements not directly or indirectly attached, but that they “go together” in that one may function together with the other.
  • towards in reference to a of point of attachment, may mean at exactly that location or point or, alternatively, may mean closer to that point than to another distinct point, for example “towards a center” means closer to a center than to an edge.
  • ring-like means generally shaped like a ring, but not necessarily perfectly circular.
  • the articles “a” and “an” herein refer to one or to more than one (e.g. at least one) of the grammatical object. Any ranges cited herein are inclusive.
  • the term “about” used throughout is used to describe and account for small fluctuations. For instance, “about” may mean the numeric value may be modified by ⁇ 0.05%, ⁇ 0.1%, ⁇ 0.2%, ⁇ 0.3%, ⁇ 0.4%, ⁇ 0.5%, ⁇ 1%, ⁇ 2%, ⁇ 3%, ⁇ 4%, ⁇ 5%, ⁇ 6%, ⁇ 7%, ⁇ 8%, ⁇ 9%, ⁇ 10% or more. All numeric values are modified by the term “about” whether or not explicitly indicated. Numeric values modified by the term “about” include the specific identified value. For example "about 5.0” includes 5.0.
  • substantially is similar to “about” in that the defined term may vary from for example by ⁇ 0.05%, ⁇ 0.1%, ⁇ 0.2%, ⁇ 0.3%, ⁇ 0.4%, ⁇ 0.5%, ⁇ 1%, ⁇ 2%, ⁇ 3%, ⁇ 4%, ⁇ 5%, ⁇ 6%, ⁇ 7%, ⁇ 8%, ⁇ 9%, ⁇ 10% or more of the definition; for example the term “substantially perpendicular” may mean the 90° perpendicular angle may mean “about 90°”.
  • the term “generally” may be equivalent to “substantially”.
  • Embodiments of the disclosure include any and all parts and/or portions of the embodiments, claims, description and figures. Embodiments of the disclosure also include any and all combinations and/or sub-combinations of embodiments.

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L'invention concerne un ensemble bec de baignoire, qui comprend un boîtier ; un passage d'eau ; un ensemble déflecteur ; et une surface supérieure configurée conçue faire office d'étagère. L'invention concerne un ensemble bec de baignoire qui comprend un boîtier comportant un métal ou un thermoplastique, et un passage d'eau comportant un métal ou un thermoplastique, le passage d'eau étant positionné dans un espace intérieur du boîtier.
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US20090205128A1 (en) * 2008-02-19 2009-08-20 Jones Chad H Tub Spout
US20100006164A1 (en) * 2008-07-14 2010-01-14 Moncayo Luis A Bathtub diverter spout with ball valve
US20170335551A1 (en) * 2016-05-20 2017-11-23 Delta Faucet Company Tub spout assembly

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US3906983A (en) * 1974-06-05 1975-09-23 American Standard Inc Diverter valve
US20090205128A1 (en) * 2008-02-19 2009-08-20 Jones Chad H Tub Spout
US20100006164A1 (en) * 2008-07-14 2010-01-14 Moncayo Luis A Bathtub diverter spout with ball valve
US20170335551A1 (en) * 2016-05-20 2017-11-23 Delta Faucet Company Tub spout assembly

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